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Legal Basics When You Find a Construction Defect in Your Home<\/h1>\n\n
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Newly built homes and construction projects<\/span> can have issues during the construction process<\/span>. Often, these construction defect<\/span> cases<\/span> are considered a breach of contract<\/span> or between the builder and buyer. Property owners<\/span> may have a home warranty<\/span> to cover issues in their home or need to seek legal repercussions for the issues. These issues and lawsuits are regulated under construction law<\/span>, building codes<\/span>, and personal injury<\/span> law (if someone was injured due to the defect).<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

A house is generally a homeowner<\/span>\u2019s single most valuable financial investment. It is also one of the most important emotional investments.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, unsuspecting homeowners<\/span> often discover their new home has a construction defect<\/span>. Any defect could cost thousands of dollars to repair, depreciate the value of your home, or force you to leave your home. You can read the frequently asked questions about construction defects<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Seek the advice of an attorney<\/a> if you believe the damages to your home are the result of a construction defect<\/span>. This may need to happen quickly before you lose your right to seek legal action<\/span> from the responsible parties<\/span>.<\/p>\n

Types of Construction Defects<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Defects in construction cover a broad spectrum of issues<\/strong><\/a> that range from:<\/strong><\/p>\n